KLA Corporation (KLAC)
KLA Max Pain By Strike
KLAC trades at $876, 4.8% below the near-term max pain of $920 expiring Aug 15, 2025 (0 days). Price stability likely with balanced options positioning at this level. Max pain is rising across expirations ($770-$950), reflecting growing call interest at higher strikes. Key magnetic zone at 900 where 2 expirations converge. High dispersion in max pain levels suggests competing forces and potential volatility.
KLA Max Pain By Expiry
Max pain for KLAC shows an upward trend from 770 to 950, suggesting bullish positioning in longer-dated options. The 20% spread signals divergent expectations across timeframes. Levels distributed around 876. Weekly expirations influence price 2-3 days before expiry; monthlies throughout their final week.
Max Pain Table
| Expiration Date | Max Pain | Max Pain vs Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2025 | 920 | 44.00 (5.02%) |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 880 | 4.00 (0.46%) |
| Oct 17, 2025 | 950 | 74.00 (8.45%) |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 930 | 54.00 (6.16%) |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 900 | 24.00 (2.74%) |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 800 | -76.00 (-8.68%) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 940 | 64.00 (7.31%) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 840 | -36.00 (-4.11%) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 900 | 24.00 (2.74%) |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 770 | -106.00 (-12.10%) |